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Horse Health
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Horse Castration: From Colt or Stallion to Gelding
âThe castration of a horse, once it is decided that it will not be a stallion, makes them much more tractable in training and a much more effective athlete.â
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National Opposition Growing to Plan for Flawed Wild Horse Sterilizations in Oregon
âThe sterilization procedure proposed is an ovariectomy via colpotomy, involving only partial sedation and a veterinarian reaching into the mareâs abdomen and through the vagina to secure a chain around the horseâs ovaries which are twisted, severed
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Six Ways to Feed Performance Horses for Greater Achievement
âAs with all athletes, itâs important for performance horse's diets to match activity and athletic level to reach the highest level of achievement.â
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Drink Up! Water Consumption in Horses
âAccording to McKernan, 'A horse deprived of water may only live up to 3 or 6 days. After lacking water intake for two days a horse may refuse to eat and exhibit signs of colic and other life-threatening ailments.â
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Proactive Summer Hoof Care Rewards Both Horses and Owners
During summer months, the combination of warm weather and rain can lead to softening of horse's hoofs, which can cause painful and costly problems.
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7 Tips for Keeping Your Horse Healthy and Active this Summer
During these longer summer days when horses are spending more time in pastures, horse owners should make sure that horses are protected from dehydration, flies, accidental injuries and infectious diseases which may occur in the pasture setting.